Vehicle recall 02V004003 · March 15, 2002

Eldorado E-Z Rider, Escort RE and 1 more model

On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. The weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification and remedy will be handled by williams control. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or eldorado at 1-909-628-5580.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V004003
Reported to NHTSA: March 15, 2002
Filed by: ELDORADO NATIONAL
Vehicles potentially affected: 13
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Recall 02V004003 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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